Speaking at inauguration of Unit 1 of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, PM Modi said, “In dedicating KNPP, we mark another historic tie between India and Russian Federation”.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday participated via videoconference in the commissioning of the Kudankulam nuclear power plant’s first power unit built with Russian participation.
Speaking at the inauguration from Chennai, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa asserted that the Nuclear Plant is a monument of the long standing relationship between India and Russian Federation, adding this project is important to Tamil Nadu, which is trying to rise above in all sectors.
In our journey of cooperation, we plan to build a series of bigger nuclear power units. Today’s event is also a joyful occasion for the team of engineers in India and Russian Federation, we salute them for their relentless work. “This also signals our joint commitment to build pathways of partnership for green growth”, he said. Russian Federation is glad to share its experience in this area with its foreign colleagues, the president added. He said that Putin and himself were feeling honoured to be dedicating the Unit 1 of the Kudankulam power plant to the people of India.
The capacity of KKNPP Unit-II on full power operation would be 1,000 Mw.
Meanwhile, the components for the third and fourth units have started arriving at Kudankulam, sources said.
We salute their dedication and hard work and congratulate them for the fruits of their labour.
Long live Indo-Russian friendship. “The successful commission is a testimony of how the fear of the people should be allayed”, she said.
“An expert committee was formed to address the concerns of the citizens and based on the report the government of Tamil Nadu agreed to take steps for the early commissioning of the and allocate Rs 500 crore”. She also requested the governments of both countries to ensure the power generation of the 2nd Unit as soon as possible to help Tamil Nadu and the neighbouring states that depend on the Powerplant for the power supply.
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The second unit of the nuclear power plant attained criticality on July 10, 2016 and is expected to be connected to the grid later this month.
